--- title: Small Group Boat Tour Capri & Blue Grotto with Swimming Stops lang: en type: tour city: Sorrento country: Italy price: 119 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.79 reviews: 326 duration_minutes: 245 languages: [en, it] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 21 of 28 (Capri Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-09-22 data_updated: 2026-09-25 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/sorrento/tours/small-group-boat-tour-capri-blue-grotto-with-swimming-stops/ --- # Small Group Boat Tour Capri & Blue Grotto with Swimming Stops **Guidekin's take:** A short shared boat to Capri and the Blue Grotto with a captain and a local host, swim and snorkel stops, a Caprese sandwich and drinks on board, and a one way transfer to the port. The grotto ticket, a destination fee and snorkel gear are paid on the spot, and the grotto opens only when the sea allows. 4.79 from 326 reviews for 4h 5m. ## Overview Discover the Sorrento coast, the island of Capri and the Blue Grotto from the sea with this 4 hours tour. You will enjoy a day away from the crowd and the chaos of the hydrofoil: only 12 passengers plus an experienced captain and a local host that will make sure that you will see the most amazing place along the way, that you will swim and snorkel in the most clear water of the island, that you will enjoy  the most relaxing break with snacks and drinks on board.Before the end of the tour, you will be offered a taste a local limoncello. Delicious! ## Before you book - Meeting point: The meeting point is at 09:45am the… - Entry ticket not included: buy it separately - Starts 09:45: one departure a day - Food included: see what is included - Strollers OK: infants accepted ## Key facts - Price: from €119 per person - Duration: 4h 5m - Rating: 4.79/5 from 326 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 95% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: You Know! ## What's included - Homemade sweet treat to end the tour - Caprese Sandwich (fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil and olive oil) - Snacks - ONE-WAY transfer from a central meeting point to the port - Soft drinks, water, beer, wine, Prosecco and limoncello - Professional skipper English speaking ## Not included - Hotel pick-up and drop-off - Entrance ticket to the Blue Grotto (€ 19.00 per person) - Snorkeling equipment (you can bring your own or buy it before boarding: 15 € mask; 9,00 € snorkel) - Destination fee 10,00 € per person to be paid on the spot ## Itinerary 1. **You Know!** (pass by, no stop) - After being picked-up from the meeting point Parcheggio Achille Lauro, you will reach the port and meet your skipper. Climb onto the boat around 10:30 am and set sail for Capri along the Sorrento Coast. 2. **Marina Grande** (pass by, no stop) - Sailing along the Sorrento coast you will admire: the ancient fishermen village of Marina Grande. 3. **Bagni Regina Giovanna** (10m) - Along the way you will admire the ruins of a roman villa near Bagni della Regina Giovanna; 4. **Cala di Mitigliano** (15m) - the natural waterfall that flows from the rock in Mitigliano bay, and other interesting attractions along the coast. 5. **White Grotta** (20m) - Arrive at Capri and enjoy a boat tour of the island with stops at the Marvellous Grotto, the White Grotto 6. **Grotta Verde** (15m) - and the beautiful Green Grotto 7. **Blue Grotto** (30m) - You will stop by the Blue Grotto. Admission is due to favourable sea and weather conditions and does not depend on us. Admission fee (18,00 € per person) has to be paid on the spot. 8. **Natural Arch** (pass by, no stop) - Take in the spectacular views of the Natural Arch, 9. **Villa Malaparte** (pass by, no stop) - Get amazing views of the Casa Malaparte on Punta Massullo. 10. **Faraglioni** (pass by, no stop) - Admire the romantic and wonderful Faraglioni sea stacks. During the tour, make 2 stops for swimming and snorkeling. Take a relaxing break with snacks and drinks offered on board including a limoncello tasting. 11. **Punta Carena Lighthouse** (pass by, no stop) - Admire the Punta Carena Lighthouse from the boat. 12. **Porto di Sorrento** (pass by, no stop) - Cruise back to Sorrento. On board, enjoy a farewell limoncello tasting as you cruise back to the port of Sorrento — centrally located and within walking distance of restaurants, shops, and transport connections. ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun - Departures: 09:45 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-22 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point The meeting point is at 09:45am the entrance of the Parcheggio Achille Lauro, Via Correale 25 Sorrento. Here is the exact Google Maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/UgXFS2P79Z4SWVQ99. The driver has a list with the names of all participants and will call you by your name. ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - This tour is subject to favorable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or a full refund. - The visit to the Blue Grotto is always included; however, access depends on sea and weather conditions. In case of rough seas or adverse weather, entry may be suspended for safety reasons. During the high season, due to the large number of visitors, waiting times to enter the Blue Grotto can exceed 1 hour and 30 minutes. Nevertheless, to ensure that the full tour itinerary is respected, the stop dedicated to the Blue Grotto visit will have a maximum duration of 30 minutes. Please note that the local Blue Grotto staff may request a tip from visitors; this contribution is optional and not mandatory. - The itinerary of this tour does not include disembarkation on the island of Capri. - At the end of the tour, the return will be to the port of Sorrento, a central and well-connected location. Do you need transportation back as well? It’s available on request as an optional service, which can be purchased when booking or at check-in. - If you’re traveling with friends or family who booked separately, please let us know at the time of booking. Otherwise, we may not be able to assign you to the same boat. - This is not a private tour. This tour will have a maximum of 12-14 travelers. ## Compared with other Capri Day Trips | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #21 of 28** | €119 | 4h 5m | 4.79 (326) | shared | | [Private Capri Boat Tour Local Gems and Prosecco Best Seller](/italy/sorrento/tours/private-capri-boat-tour-local-gems-and-prosecco-best-seller/?format=md) | €1250 per group | 7h | 4.97 (777) | private | | [Capri Guided Boat Experience with Island Exploration and Transfer](/italy/sorrento/tours/capri-guided-boat-experience-with-island-exploration-and-transfer/?format=md) | €99 | 7h | 4.95 (444) | shared | | [Full-Day Private Capri Boat Tour](/italy/sorrento/tours/full-day-private-capri-boat-tour/?format=md) | €750 per group | 7h | 4.99 (195) | private | Ranked #21 of 28 in Capri Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €63 to €825, median €119; typical length 7h. 9 of 28 are private. 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